Supreme Court Rules Favorably for San Francisco in EPA Sewage Dispute
The Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling in favor of San Francisco, allowing the city to discharge more raw sewage into the Pacific Ocean. This decision effectively sidelines the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by striking down its regulations on water discharge permits, making it more challenging for the agency to enforce sewage treatment standards. The ruling has sparked controversy and raised questions about the future of wastewater regulations, highlighting a growing divide between federal oversight and local governance.
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